The Term Used to Refer to a Failure to Achieve

question 47

Multiple Choice

The term used to refer to a failure to achieve full adult height due to malnutrition during childhood is:

• A) plasticity
• B) marasmus
• C) kwashiorkor
• D) stunting

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Definitions:

Fear of Abandonment

An intense worry or anxiety about being left alone or neglected, often stemming from past experiences or a person's attachment style.

Instability in Relationships

The presence of frequent change, unpredictability, or inconsistency in interpersonal relationships.

DSM

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a publication by the American Psychiatric Association that provides a comprehensive classification of mental disorders.

Social Construction

The theory that perceptions of reality, including the understanding of concepts, identities, and norms, are shaped through social processes and interactions.